Program
Resources
Applications Due
Ongoing until funds are exhausted
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
- $10,000 for single investigator and/or single discipline proposals
- $50,000 for larger multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, or transdisciplinary teams, especially those with a strong solutions-focused convergence orientation
Eligibility
Lead researcher must be from an academic institution based in a U.S. state, territory, or tribal nation. Lead investigator must have a Ph.D. or its equivalent. The extreme weather event under study must have occurred within 6 months or less of proposal submission. The geographic focus of the research must be in the United States or its territories
Eligible Activities
Research that collects perishable, health-relevant data for extreme weather events such as wildfires, hurricanes, drought, flooding, and extreme heat (excluding geological events like earthquakes and volcanic activity). Priority is given to proposals focusing on:
- Physical or mental health outcomes.
- Populations especially threatened during extreme weather (e.g., children, older adults, people with underlying conditions, outdoor workers).
Duration
Notable Requirements
Research must be designed to collect perishable, health-relevant data
Preferences
Solutions-focused research and interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research projects.
How to Apply
Submit a proposal online through this page.